Well we now know what is wrong with my precious Abby. She has cancer. Has had for a long time. A slow moving cancer but Cancer!

Her one nipple was infected & antibotics didn't help so they removed it & sent it away. It came back with the news. I insisted on xrays & the Dr said it probably won't show anything as it would be too small. Her blood tests came back great. But I insisted!!! Well - she came back in the room so upset. She is full of it all through her. No hope for treatment. The good news is she is not in any pain as least yet!. Its a type that moves slow & doesn't have alot of pain. She said I will know when the time comes. It will hit her lungs which is started already. I could be a week or months she told me.

Well alot of prayers & Reiki have gone up for her & she is doing great so far & it's been 2 months. If I am lucky she will do what my Chifie did & go into remisiion for a while. He had the same type.

I have had her for 3 years & never ever has she barked. A couple weeks ago I heard this barking in my yard & I know it wasn't one of mine. I ran & it was Abby. I about passed out. Now she barks alot at everything.

I thought she was 9 years old but the Dr said No she is an old girl - around 12. Sad - she spent 9 years of her life in abuse & so far I could only give her 3. I was looking at her pictures & tears came to my eyes and I thought I should do her another age while I still have her.

She has been a real joy to have. I guess almost a perfect Angel.

There is a picture below of her the day I got Beni. She was sooo happy to have a buddy again. She was smiling. Now since I have a few more she is not smiling as much. But she tolerates them all. I spend as much time with her as I can to let her know she is loved dearly. She is special.

It will be very hard when that day comes but I will have peace in knowing she is with her buddy Pebbles & you know what- I bet Pebbles comes to meet her to take her home.

I love you Abby Lynn. You have been a real joy in my life.

UPDATE

July 2008

 

The vet I am going to now had an ultrasound done on her & it seems she only has a fatty tumor. Hopefully we can get her to lose weight & she will be OK. Maybe the Reiki did it - I don't know but I am thankful to God above for the good news.

Waiting

I'm waiting here in foster care
for you to come and see
The one the others have passed by -
Please stop and look at me!

I'm not alone here in my quest
to find myself a place
Where someone will have love for me
and softly stroke my face.

We're not so young in years they say,
although we're young at heart
If you'll take a chance with us -
please know we'll do our part.

 

Our faces have a bit of white,
our legs a slower gait
Our hearts so full of love to give -
but still we sit and wait.

A younger dog is what folks want,
one who romps and plays
They won't take time to look at us -
just think we're old and gray.

Little do they know the things
we have to offer them
Manners learned and quiet souls -
good dogs all we've been.

There are those here too
whose souls were damaged and in pain
Before they came to this safe place
and learned to trust again.

When new folks come and look at them,
they seem withdrawn and shy.
Time is all they need to learn
that new bonds they can tie.

 

Patience, love and gentle hands
is all they ask of you
In exchange - their hearts they give you
in their lives so new.

We may not be the perfect dogs
in everybody's eye -
Too big, too small, too brown,
too blue, too black, too old, too shy.

But, unless you sit and take the time
and see all that we can be
You'll miss the best that is right here -
Please stop - HEY - Look at ME!

Author Unknown

 

I adopted Abby from a rescue here in PA. Angel Pets

This rescue was shut down recently due to horrible conditions. I always knew she knew what was wrong with her as I adopted her for almost nothing. She wanted her out of there so bad. I wasn't happy at all with the place when I went to see her & that is one of the reasons I took her to get her out of there. I am so glad now that I did.

 

 

Blesssings For A Sick Animal
Heavenly Father,
you created all things for your glory
and made us stewards of this creature.
If it is your will, restore it to health and strength.
Blessed are you, Lord God,
and holy is your name for ever and ever.
Amen

“Because animals are so prized by the Infinite Light for their ability to
love and forgive both here and hereafter, the souls there have also told me
that cruelty toward animals is a much greater offense to the Infinite Light
than even cruelty toward another human being. Why? Because animals, at the hands of humans, are unable to defend themselves properly and must suffer the pain inflicted upon them in silence.”
“Take care of your pets----for their sake and for your life review’s sake.
They are the closest thing to God that we will ever find on the earth.”